Yani Laston

Kristen Alvyani Laston (born May 12, 1991), much better known as Yani Laston, is an Australian singer and musician who currently acts as the secondary vocalist for the post-hardcore sextet All's Well That Ends Well; she replaced Blair Jones, who left the band in 2009 due to suffering from tour exhaustion. Prior to joining AWTEW, the girl used to listen to them in her childhood years, admiring their strong musicianship and the fact that the band helped her "overcome her fears". Drummer and fellow member Gabriel Seimo wanted her to take over the previous singer's place, because he and the bandmates were surprised by her vocal range. So far, Yani has only contributed to one release: Final Breath.

She is also married to Osmosis rhythm guitarist Phoenix Laston, who is 10 years her senior.

Background information

 * Birth name: Kristen Alvyani Laston
 * Also known as: Yani
 * Born: May 12, 1991 (age 23); Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
 * Genres: Post-hardcore, emo, melodic hardcore, dream pop
 * Instruments: Vocals, keyboards, synthesizer
 * Years active: 2008-present
 * Labels: Shock, Tragic Hero

Influences

 * Kate Pierson
 * Van
 * D'arcy Wretzky
 * Dolores O'Riordan